Tetradrachms of Ptolemy III Euergetes with a Cornucopia Symbol (Svoronos 1001; CPE 732)

Abstract

Svoronos’ catalogue number 1001 describes tetradrachms with a portrait of Ptolemy I, a
cornucopia symbol in reverse left field, and the legend ΠΤΟΛΕΜΑΙΟΥ ΣΩTHPΩΣ. This
category covers issues of more than one mint. They are partially disambiguated in Coinage of
the Ptolemaic Empire (2018). The disambiguation is completed here. The present study also
provides new information about patterns of die use and circulation, estimates the volume of
the emissions, and considers their role in financing the Third Syrian War.